Bill > SB5503

This bill approves a series of new and increased fees for various agricultural and administrative services provided by the State Department of Agriculture, effective July 1, 2025. The fees cover a wide range of services including livestock brand identification (such as per-head cattle fees and service call fees), agricultural practice inspections, industrial hemp licenses, and animal rescue entity fees. The bill also establishes fees for unique identification numbers for domestic kitchen food establishments and various weighing and measuring devices, including discrete weighing devices with different weight capacities, continuous weighing systems, and liquid-fuel metering devices. The fee structure is tiered, with costs varying based on factors like animal intake numbers, device capacity, and flow rates. For example, animal rescue entity intake fees range from $250 for 251-500 animals to $1,500 for over 2,500 animals. The bill is declared an emergency measure, which means it is considered immediately necessary for public peace, health, and safety, allowing it to take effect on the specified date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB5503